In a follow-up question by a reporter afterwards, Walsh reiterated his statement, and added that, thanks to "modern technology and science, you can't find one instance" where an abortion was required to save the life of a mother.

"There's no such exception as life of the mother," Walsh said. "And as far as health of the mother, same thing, with advances in science and technology, health of the mother has become a tool for abortions anytime under any reason."